Mid-Upper Arm Circumference: Males, Age 60-69

What these numbers mean

A value around 33.6 cm is typical (50th percentile) for males in this age group. The middle 50% of the reference population fall between about 31.2 cm and 36.4 cm; values below or above that central range sit in the lower or upper half of the distribution.

Also see: 50-59 · 70-79 · All ages

Data source: Fryar et al. (NHANES 2021-2023) - Mid-upper arm circumference (2025) · n=641 About this study

Mid-Upper Arm Circumference Body Composition Males 60-69

Mid-Upper Arm Circumference Percentile Chart (cm)

Very low 27.5 cm
Low 31.2 cm
Average 33.6 cm
High 36.4 cm
Very high 40.8 cm
Mid-Upper Arm Circumference percentile distribution chart for Males, age 60-69 5th 5th: 27.5 cm (Very low) 27.5 Very low 25th 25th: 31.2 cm (Low) 31.2 Low 50th 50th: 33.6 cm (Average) 33.6 Average 75th 75th: 36.4 cm (High) 36.4 High 95th 95th: 40.8 cm (Very high) 40.8 Very high 0 9 18 27 36 45 cm Mid-Upper Arm Circumference percentile distribution chart for Males, age 60-69 5th 5th: 27.5 cm (Very low) 27.5 Very low 25th 25th: 31.2 cm (Low) 31.2 Low 50th 50th: 33.6 cm (Average) 33.6 Average 75th 75th: 36.4 cm (High) 36.4 High 95th 95th: 40.8 cm (Very high) 40.8 Very high 0 9 18 27 36 45 cm

This percentile chart shows how common a value is, not whether it is healthy.

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